August 19, 2020

Pharmacists in All U.S. States Can Give Kids Childhood Shots

WEDNESDAY, Aug. 19, 2020 -- Children can now be vaccinated by pharmacists in all 50 states as the U.S. government seeks to prevent a decline in routine vaccinations during the coronavirus pandemic.

While 28 states already allowed pharmacists to vaccinate children, the directive announced Wednesday by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) will temporarily override restrictions in 22 states starting this fall, the Associated Press reported.

August 17, 2020

Special Contact Lenses Can Help Curb Nearsightedness in Kids

THURSDAY, Aug. 13, 2020 -- Kids suffering from nearsightedness can slow the progression of their myopia by using soft bifocal contact lenses, a new trial shows.

Bifocal contacts with a powerful corrective prescription slowed the progression of nearsightedness in youngsters by 43% compared to single-vision contacts, the results showed.

July 21, 2020

COVID-19 Typically Mild for Babies: Study

THURSDAY, June 25, 2020 -- Most babies with COVID-19 have mild illness, with fever being the main symptom, according to a small study.

It included 18 infants under 3 months of age who tested positive for COVID-19 at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. None had a significant medical history.

July 12, 2020

About 1 in 15 Parents 'Hesitant' About Child Vaccines: Survey

MONDAY, June 15, 2020 -- One-quarter of U.S. parents are hesitant about seasonal flu shots for their kids, and roughly 1 in 15 feel the same way about routine childhood vaccinations, a nationwide study finds.

The issue has gained added urgency this year, as fears around coronavirus keep many parents from bringing their kids to the doctor -- including routine vaccinations.